Holiday Trash, Recycling, and Food Waste Collections Schedule
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected.
Trash and Recycling Collection Updates
Winter Weather Service Update: Monday's frontside collection will be picked up on Saturday, January 31. Tuesday's frontside collection will be picked up on Sunday, February 1.
Stay Prepared for Winter Weather
Winter weather can create challenges. Snow hauling and cleanup operations remain active, including moving snowcrete out of neighborhoods to support safe, clear streets.
Holiday Tree & Greenery
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect holiday trees and greenery between January 2 and February 28 from DPW-serviced households. Learn more about this year’s holiday tree and greenery collection.
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Current Delays:Winter Weather Service Update: Monday's frontside collection will be picked up on Saturday, January 31. Tuesday's frontside collection will be picked up on Sunday, February 1. Households with alley collections on any day, or frontside collections on days other than Monday or Tuesday, should check back on Sunday, February 1, for schedule updates. |
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